Immigration Program

Caregivers Dept: A special immigration program allows people to hire live-in caregivers from abroad when there are no Canadians available for the jobs, according to Winnipeg Free Press. However, they couldn't seek other work while awaiting permanent status and oTTAWA - The federal government is making it easier for foreign nannies and caregivers to get open work permits. These people have to work for 3,900 hours or two years and then are eligible to apply for permanent-resident status. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.